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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.64, 1,492.36 and 896.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.64, 1,492.36 and 896.22 is: 1,344.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.64 : 1,492.36 = 896.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.64/1,492.36 = 896.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.64x = 1,492.36 × 896.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.64x = 1,337,482.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,482.88/994.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.69

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